Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 593 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.4% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 18,927 students earned theirFilm, Video & Photographic Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Film, Video & Photographic Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 825 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,657 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 13,024 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 51 |
Earnings of Film, Video & Photographic Arts Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts of $35,590 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,545 |
| 4 years | $35,590 |
| 5 years | $41,647 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. About 51.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,705 |
| Women | 6,319 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,500 | 49.9% |
| Asian | 894 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,389 | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,152 | 8.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 717 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 349 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 961 | 7.4% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Film, Video & Photographic Arts Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 691 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Film, Video & Photographic Arts students seeking a bachelor's degree is Full Sail University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 734 people received their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 576 people received their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 470 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Film Academy is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 381 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 339 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 325 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 288 people received their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 269 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 244 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 230 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 230 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. This school awarded 218 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 205 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 196 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 187 bachelor's degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Film, Video & Photographic Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 9,544 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 5,777 |
| Photography | 2,066 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 1,452 |
| Documentary Production | 88 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Film, Video & Photographic Arts that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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